Guidelines for entering contests

English Department Awards and Prizes 2017 – 2018GUIDELINES FOR ENTERING CONTESTSThe deadline for submission of all manuscripts is:

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 at 5pm

NA 6/219

Manuscripts received after the deadline will not be considered.

The winners will be notified in April 2018.
1) All manuscripts must be typed on 8 1/2" X 11" paper and double-spaced. Poetry may be single-spaced. Handwritten manuscripts will automatically be disqualified.
2) The manuscript title and the name of the award sought must appear on each manuscript’s first page. With the exception of the Goodman Fund Grant entries, all manuscripts must be submitted without the name of the author anywhere on the manuscript.3) You may enter as many contests as you wish; however, each contest requires its own unique entry. The same manuscript cannot be submitted for more than one award. In addition, multiple entries for a single award are not permitted: one manuscript for each award.
4) Letters requesting consideration for the various Awards for General Excellence should be submitted by students to the main office, NA 6/219. Letters should be addressed to the Mack Committee.
5) Each entry must include a 3” x 5” index card containing the following information:

Name

Full Address (including zip code)

Telephone Number(s)

I.D. Number (CUNYFirst EMPLID)

E-Mail Address

Name of Award

Title of the Manuscript

All winning manuscripts will be considered for publication in Promethean. Manuscripts will not be returned. Please keep a hard copy and an electronic copy of your work.
Not every award will necessarily be made - depending on judges’ decision.The City College of New York

English Department Awards and Prizes 2017 – 2018

February 2018

Dear Students and Faculty:

I invite you to participate in the English Department 2017-2018 Awards and Prizes contest. The long list of awards that follows is testimony to the outstanding accomplishments of our students; to the loyal support of alumni, faculty, and friends who have funded these awards; and to the strength of the department that supports such a vibrant community.

The booklet describes this year’s awards and prizes along with the description and criteria for submission.

In addition, all of the winning manuscripts will be considered for publication in Promethean, City College’s official literary journal.

Please feel free to visit the English Department office if you have any questions.
I look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at our awards ceremony on May 10.

For accomplished individual pieces of work.
 The Dejur & Dortort prizes require submission of a significant manuscript. Students submitting in more than one genre will need to submit separate manuscripts.

THE DORTORT FAMILY UNDERGRADUATE PRIZE IN CREATIVE WRITING

Undergraduate (Award: $1,500 by faculty nomination only)

For the most accomplished piece of work by an undergraduate in creative writing in the opinion of a nominating faculty member. (Letters of nomination are to be submitted to Prof. Elizabeth Mazzola.)

THE GOODMAN FUND GRANTS

Graduate or Graduating Seniors (Award: one or more prizes up to $200)

Those interested in applying for this grant should submit an example of their work (published or unpublished), a letter of reference, and a statement concerning the creative project to be accomplished.

THE GOODMAN FUND SHORT STORY AWARD

Undergraduate (Award: $200)

For an outstanding short story by an undergraduate. Only one short story may be submitted by each student.

THE GRADUATE CHILDREN’S WRITING AWARD

Graduate (Award: $100)

For an excellent children’s picture book, story, chapter book or “young adult” (YA) book by a graduate student.

THE UNDERGRADUATE CHILDREN’S WRITING AWARD

Undergraduate (Award: $100)

For an excellent children’s picture book, story, chapter book or “young adult” (YA) book by an undergraduate student.
Poetry Awards

THE DAVID MARKOWITZ POETRY AWARD

Undergraduate (Award: $150)

For outstanding work in poetry by an undergraduate. Submit between 5 and 15 pages.

THE ESTHER UNGER POETRY PRIZE

Undergraduate (Award: $200)

For an undergraduate whose work addresses significant local or international social issues (though not necessarily political themes), or that honestly confronts the reality of our common human condition.

(Scholarship for one year, or stipend prorated in the amount of full-time in-state tuition)

A merit scholarship for an undergraduate student concentrating in literature, or a graduate student in the MA in Literature.

Applicant must have a 3.7 minimum GPA, and should submit a letter of interest stating eligibility, merit and need, and providing the names of three City College faculty who can address merit and qualifications to
Prof. Elizabeth Mazzola/The Mack Committee.

THE JULIUS AND ELIZABETH ISAACS SCHOLARSHIP

A student must be a freshman or sophomore at City College with a general 3.3. GPA and a 3.5 GPA in English class

(Stipend: $2,500 per semester)

This scholarship is available to students who will major in English and study other languages, especially Greek and Latin.

THE EDWARD C. AND RUTH P. MACK GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

Graduating Senior (Award: $500)

For one or two graduating English majors who have demonstrated excellence, a potential for scholarship, and require assistance in pursuing graduate study in English.

(Preference will be given to students who have been accepted into a graduate English program.)

Students must have GPAs over 3.5 to apply for this fellowship, and must submit the following to
Prof. Elizabeth Mazzola/The Mack Committee:

A letter of application

Letters of recommendation from TWO faculty members

If applicable, a letter of acceptance into the proposed graduate English program.

THE PAUL ROBERTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Undergraduate (Award: $500)

A scholarship for an English major based on academic performance and demonstrated financial need.

Students must have GPAs over 3.5 to apply for this scholarship, and must submit the following to

Prof. Elizabeth Mazzola/The Mack Committee:

A letter of application

Letters of recommendation from TWO faculty members.

THE RICHARD SHEPHARD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING

Undergraduate (Award: $500)

One award for an undergraduate who is going into his or her senior year, who has taken two creative writing classes, and who has demonstrated excellence in essays. To apply, students must submit the following to
Prof. Elizabeth Mazzola/The Mack Committee:

A letter of application

A sample essay

THE TONI CADE BAMBARA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Undergraduate (Award: $500)

For an undergraduate full-time student in his or her senior year who has been accepted into a graduate program and who intends to be a writer.

To apply, students must submit the following to Prof. Elizabeth Mazzola/The Mack Committee: